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Specialized Databases
In addition to the general Psychology databases listed on the Find Articles, Books, and Videos page, you may find these databases helpful in your research.
Try using search terms like:
- sport psychology
- industrial psychology
- personnel management psychology
- ERIC This link opens in a new window
Sports research tends to be filed under education, and ERIC is the most comprehensive education database available.
ERIC (Education Resource Information Center) has been published by the U.S. Department of Education since 1966. It includes educational journals, dissertations, theses, conference reports and studies.
Full Text is limited in ERIC, so make sure you use the
button. - Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new windowProvides abstracts and citations for international research in sociology, social work, and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Covers current research on sociology, social work, urban studies, social welfare, social policy, community development, and more. Indexes articles, books, book chapters, dissertations, conference papers, and working papers. Does not contain full-text.
Websites
- Association for Applied Sport PsychologyFind information for students interested in sport psychology as a career, resources for professionals about ethics and other topics, and information for improving sports performance, health and exercise promotion, and injury rehabilitation.
The Organizations, Work, and Economics page of the Sociology Guide has more resources on business culture, ethics, etc.
Reference Sources
Handbook of Vocational Psychology: Theory, Research, and Practice by Call Number: Use it online!Find discussions on current trends in vocational psychology, with research on vocational choice, work adjustment, and career counseling.
Handbook of Sport Psychology by Call Number: Reference GV706.4 .H37 2007This comprehensive handbook covers topics such as sport motivation, emotion, social perspectives, performance enhancement, interventions, exercise and health psychology, and more.
International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies by Call Number: Reference HD31 .I564 2008 v. 1–4Find in-depth information for organizational theory, structure, behavior, culture, and other topics related to psychology and sociology. See the Reader's Guide on p. xv for places to start.
Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Call Number: Third Level HF5548.8 .H2653 2002Look here for comprehensive overviews of the research approaches, tools, and techniques used in industrial psychology.
Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Call Number: Third Level HF5548.8 .H265 1990 v. 1–3This enormous handbook covers industrial and organizational psychology in depth, including theory, measurement and method; individual and group behavior and responses; and organizational practices, behavior, design, and strategy.